Fuel Filter Connections

[tvrgit]

Sorry, daft question but search is down and I need to be sure.

I replaced the fuel filter, but when I re-pressurised the system, the banjo connection from the pump (at the filter end) was leaking. I tightened it up a bit, and it seemed ok, but this morning the hose was wet with fuel again.

It looks like the original plastic pipe has split slightly. It's a push-on fit to the banjo joint and is leaking just behind the banjo tail.

Question is - can I cut off the plastic pipe and put a bit of 6mm fuel hose on with a couple of hose clips? Am I missing a pitfall?

I think, incidentally, that the reason it wouldn't seal is because my copper washers are old and may have hardened - I think I need to re-anneall a couple of washers before I re-fit, so that they "crush" and seal properly!

[phillpot]

tvrgit said:

Question is - can I cut off the plastic pipe and put a bit of 6mm fuel hose on with a couple of hose clips? Am I missing a pitfall?

Don't see a problem (isn't it 8mm?)

I much prefer these...



or these...



rather than Jubilee clips on small diameter pipe

[tvrgit]

Yes, might be 8mm, haven't measured it, I was guessing.

Agree with your choice of hose clips too, for ickle hoses.